Government updates
After school clubs and activities in out of school settings
The Department for Education (DfE) has updated its non-statutory guidance on keeping children safe in out-of-school settings in England. Updates reflect the latest guidance on keeping children safe in education and new legislation such as positions of trust. It also incorporates findings from the out-of-school settings multi-agency pilot scheme, which has been made in collaboration with representatives from the sector and safeguarding partners.
Non accidental head injury
NSPCC Learning has published a new blog on the use of the term ‘non accidental head injury’ (NAHI) in place of ‘shaken baby syndrome’ as part of their Why Language Matters series. Discussions include: where the phrase ‘shaken baby syndrome’ came from; why the phrase ‘shaken baby syndrome’ should be replaced by NAHI; and working with parents to prevent NAHI.
Using ‘non-accidental head injury’ and not ‘shaken baby syndrome’ | NSPCC Learning
Early education entitlements and funding
Information about the 2023 Spring Budget announcement on early years entitlements and associated funding.
Change made: added ‘Childminder start-up grants scheme update: September 2023’.
Early years stronger practice hubs
Information for early years practitioners about stronger practice hubs.
Change made: added names of 6 early years stronger practice hubs. Removed Adderley Nursery School from West Midlands Heart – Midlands Early Years Stronger Practice Hub. Added Muddy Boots as a partner setting for Yorkshire and Humber Together Early Years Stronger Practice Hub. Added local authority names to the lead settings.